Fragrance comparison

Magic vs Urban

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

Magic

Exotic Scents

—0 votes

Rank #73,030 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Urban

Alfred Ritchy

4.1527 votes

Rank #46,739 MossyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Urban takes 1 of 1 categories.

Magic
Choose it for a woody and musky character.
Urban
Choose it for a mossy and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Magic0/1

Urban1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Urban

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

MagicExotic Scents

UrbanAlfred Ritchy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 43%Had 8%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

52%Love

22%Like

15%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

mossy100%

earthy92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

citrus69%

rose61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperTangerineBergamotNutmegHoneyOud

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomCashmere WoodPatchouliCinnamonSaffronJasmineVetiverRose

Base8-10 hrs

Powdery NotesSandalwoodRaspberryAmbroxanAmbretteAgarwoodOakmossLeather

Top

BergamotPink PepperRose

Heart

PatchouliJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Patchouli and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Magic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer42

Fall83

Winter58

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men6

Unisex41

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,739

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUrbanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magic by Exotic Scents opens with a bright flash of zesty bergamot, tangy tangerine, and pink pepper before revealing its rich, resinous core. Thick golden honey and woody oud blend seamlessly with nutmeg and warm cinnamon, creating an inviting, spicy and sweet atmosphere that feels deeply comforting on the skin. As t…

Reviews →

Urban by Alfred Ritchy is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men. Urban was launched in 2022. Top notes are Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Rose; middle notes are Patchouli and Jasmine; base notes are Oakmoss, Amber and Musk.

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Magic and Urban smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Patchouli and Jasmine.

Is Magic or Urban better for summer or winter?

Urban suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magic and Urban?

Magic has top notes of Pink Pepper, Tangerine, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Cinnamon, a base of Powdery Notes, Sandalwood, Raspberry and Ambroxan. Urban has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Rose, heart notes of Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Musk.